And, with letters to the remainder of the squad advising them about their futures due out in 10 days, the attempted buyout of Wrexham by local businessman Neville Dickens holds increased importance.

Former Wales international Flynn, Racecourse boss between 1989-2001, said chillingly, "The match against Swansea might be Wrexham's last game - you never know what is going to happen.

"I'm hoping that the good people who are working so hard behind the scenes at Wrexham won't give this up easily.

"These are the individuals who are trying their best to untangle the mess; it's not about making a quick buck for them.

"I've been deeply saddened by what has happened at the club. Their relegation from League One - caused by a 10-point penalty imposed by the Football League for falling into administration - was disappointing, but the biggest battle ahead is Wrexham's survival, with a capital S.

"I was down in Cardiff last month to see them beat Southend 2-0 in the LDV Vans Trophy Final at the Millennium Stadium.

"But it was an all-too-brief glint of sunshine in a campaign that has been horrific for Wrexham.

"I have a gut view that everything will turn out right in the end. Yet the sting in the tail is owner Alex Hamilton, he is an unpredictable character.

"One minute he seems happy selling the football club, but the next moment he appears reluctant to complete any deal."

Wrexham will contain a line-up against the Swans with a battery of players who look likely to wear the Red Dragons' shirt for the final occasion - whatever happens to the club in the future.

"I would assume that most of the Wrexham players out of contract this summer would have been trying to establish their futures from last Christmas," said Flynn.

"If I was such an individual, and knowing that I hadn't been paid on time and seeing the club slide into administration, I'd have looked elsewhere.

"You have to look after yourself in football - come May 21 the contractual intention will be known, you wouldn't be wanting to leave things until then before getting sorted out."

But master coach Flynn, an integral part of John Toshack's Welsh managerial regime, wants to see a strong Wrexham.

He said emotionally. "We only have three professional Football League clubs in our country - we can't afford to lose 33 percent with the Red Dragons' going.

"They must continue to make an important contribution to the nation - I believe that's as important as seeing Swansea playing their soccer in League One next season and Cardiff remaining in the Championship."

Flynn always enjoyed a good rapport with ex-Wrexham chairman Pryce Griffiths during his Racecourse days.

The former Swansea manager reflected, "That was so important in what we were trying to achieve together.

"Denis Smith hasn't had that sort of thing at Wrexham - he's been largely leading from the front alone.

"But everybody in the game knows what a magnificent job he has done. If Wrexham can retain his services, I believe they can rise again - and quickly."

Flynn is convinced inspirational skipper Darren Ferguson, a player he recruited from Wolves over five years ago, is vital in the equation too.

He said, "When I brought Darren in I never believed he'd still be at Wrexham today.

"But he enjoys his soccer in North Wales, I think he is at home in the surroundings.

"He is a top-class player. He has no airs and carries nothing around from Sir Alex's terrific achievements at Manchester United.

"I think it's so important that Darren remains at Wrexham - the club need him as the cornerstone on which to build a revival."

Not to mention his pivotal role in trying to help Wrexham land their second piece of silverware this season tonight.